Workdays Calculator | Business Days Between Dates

📖 How to Use This Workdays Calculator

Select start and end dates - Choose the date range for which you want to count business days.

Add holidays (optional) - Click "Add Holiday" to exclude specific dates from the workday count.

Click "Calculate Workdays" - Get the total number of weekdays (Monday-Friday) excluding weekends and holidays.

📅 Understanding Business Days

Business days (or workdays) are days when normal business operations occur. In most countries, business days are Monday through Friday, excluding weekends and public holidays.

This calculator automatically excludes Saturdays and Sundays. You can also add custom holidays such as New Year's Day, Christmas, Independence Day, or any other days specific to your organization or country.

📊 Workday Calculation Rules

Weekdays counted: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Weekends excluded: Saturday and Sunday are never counted
Holidays excluded: Any dates added to the holiday list are excluded from the count
Date range inclusive: Both start and end dates are included in the count if they are business days

💡 Common Uses for Workdays Calculator

Project Planning: Calculate how many working days are available for project completion
Payroll Processing: Count business days worked for salary calculations
Shipping & Delivery: Estimate delivery times excluding weekends and holidays
Contract Deadlines: Determine business day deadlines for legal or business agreements
Resource Allocation: Plan staffing and resource needs based on actual working days

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is considered a business day?

In most contexts, a business day is Monday through Friday, excluding weekends and public holidays. Some industries (like banking) may have specific definitions. Our calculator uses Monday-Friday as the standard workweek.

How do holidays affect workday count?

Holidays that fall on weekdays are excluded from the workday count. You can add any dates to the holiday list. For example, if July 4th falls on a Thursday, and you add it as a holiday, it will not be counted as a workday.

Are the start and end dates included in the count?

Yes, both the start date and end date are included in the workday count if they are weekdays and not marked as holidays.

How many workdays are in a typical year?

A typical year has about 260-262 workdays (52 weeks × 5 days = 260, plus occasional holidays). After subtracting public holidays, many countries have 250-255 working days per year.

Does this calculator work for any country?

Yes, the weekend setting can be customized for countries where the workweek is Sunday-Thursday. The current version uses Monday-Friday (Western standard). For other workweek patterns, you can calculate using custom dates.

How do I calculate business days excluding a specific date range?

Our calculator counts workdays between two dates. To exclude a specific date range, you can split your calculation into two ranges or add individual holiday dates.